Nothing

Name: Nothing
Author: Donald A. Wollheim

By Donald A. Wollheim

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A young man trapped beneath a bombed building shares a cramped cellar with an elderly neighbor who argues that matter is largely empty and offers a mental method to pass through solid rock. The neighbor guides him into a trance, instructing him to visualize atoms as vacuous and his body as insubstantial; the young man subsequently appears outside, disoriented and unclothed, while rescuers eventually reach the buried neighbor too late. The tale blends wartime ruin, speculative scientific explanation, and a surreal exploration of perception and materiality.

About the Author

Donald A. Wollheim

Donald A. Wollheim was an influential American science fiction writer and editor, known for his imaginative storytelling and contributions to the genre. His works often explore themes of space exploration and the unknown, with notable titles including "The Secret of the Ninth Planet" and "One Against the Moon." Wollheim's writing is characterized by a blend of adventure and speculative ideas, appealing to both young readers and adults. In addition to his fiction, he played a significant role in shaping the science fiction community through his editorial work, helping to promote and publish the works of other authors.